Preet Sangha Asked: 2010-06-25 14:42:08 +0800 CST2010-06-25 14:42:08 +0800 CST 2010-06-25 14:42:08 +0800 CST Restoring an 64 SQL server 2005 backup to a 32 bit installation 772 I am under the impression that this cannot be done, but would love to know if it can. And if so, why? sql-server-2005 backup 32bit-64bit 1 Answers Voted Best Answer Ally Reilly 2010-06-25T14:54:50+08:002010-06-25T14:54:50+08:00 This is possible the backup files are the same regardless of architecture.
This is possible the backup files are the same regardless of architecture.